First Edition of Creativity Festival Opens Today at 'Modern Art'

Mufarreh Al-Shammari: The Modern Art Museum will host the first edition of the Creativity Festival, organized by “Future Works Studio,” from the 5th to the 7th of this month, bringing together enthusiasts from the artistic, media, and creative sectors.

Sponsored by Zain Company, the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters, and Finances, the festival’s diverse program features dialogue sessions and workshops highlighting various topics and issues related to the creative industry. Prominent sessions include filmmaking, media and news in Kuwait, brand and content marketing, the artist’s journey and creative process, intellectual property rights, and the role of artificial intelligence in cinematic direction. The program also includes specialized workshops in creative writing, directing, photography, and marketing, aiming to facilitate knowledge exchange, showcase talents, and open new horizons for creative energies across various fields.

As part of the program, the festival will host writer, screenwriter, and film director Faisal Al-Duwaisan, who possesses diverse experience in directing, screenwriting, and documentary production, with his works featured in several international festivals. Al-Duwaisan is scheduled to participate in a discussion on the filmmaking industry in Kuwait, the challenges faced by professionals in the field, and the opportunities available to develop the sector and support local talents, drawing on his professional experience and expertise in cinema.